Cancer patient in radiation therapy (5 cr)
Code: SX00CU17-3003
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2019 - 15.12.2019
Timing
01.01.2020 - 15.03.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
School of Rehabilitation and Examination
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Radiography and Radiotherapy
Teachers
- Maria Väyrynen
- Suvi Hoffman
- Luennoitsija Terveysala
- Anukatariina Saloheimo
Teacher in charge
Anukatariina Saloheimo
Groups
-
SXM18S1Radiografian ja sädehoidon tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Objective
The student
- knows the most common cancers and their treatment
- is able to carry out radiation theraphy in co-operation with different professional groups
- understands the side-effects of radiation therapy and is able to support and guide the cancer patient and her/his next of kin during the radiation therapy period
- understands the operation principles and usage of radiation therapy equipment
- understands radiation safety and quality assurance in radiation therapy
Content
Most common types of cancer and their treatment
Planning, executing and evaluating external radiation therapy
Dose planning
Radiation safety and quality assurance
Support and guidance of cancer patient
Equipment in radiation therapy
Location and time
Myllypuro
Moodle
Materials
material on Moodle
Literature:.
Sädehoitotyö,Jussila ym. 2010
Kliininen sädehoito. Joensuu ym
Syöpätaudit
Scientific articles
Tuition in Finnish
Teaching methods
Activating lecture
Seminar
Group assignment
Students must confirm their attendance for a course implementation by being present when tuition begins or in another manner agreed with the lecturer; for example, by returning the first course assignment. Students who are unable to attend the first teaching session due to illness may also confirm their attendance by informing the lecturer of this in advance.
Employer connections
Lecturer
Exam schedules
Exam17.2.2020
re-exams
International connections
EU gidelines
Completion alternatives
Technology material on Moodle
Student workload
Treory
Seminar
5 credits = 135 hours students works
Further information
Orientaatio pakollinen
Laiteopin seminaari pakollinen
Kl fys Luennoitsija pakollinen
Onkologia pakollinen
ALKUKOE: materiaali määritellään myöhemmin
Seminaarit pakollisia.
Sädehoidon annossuunnitelman analyysi pakollinen
ST 1.7:n määrittelemät sisällöt:
sädehoidon laitteet ja -menetelmät, hoitoindikaatiot, vaihtoehtoiset hoitomenetelmät, tieteelliset tutkimukset
säteilysuojelun yleiset periaatteet (oikeutus, optimointi) sädehoidossa
sädehoidon biologiset perusteet, solu- ja molekyylitason ilmiöt kasvaimessa ja normaalikudoksessa
säteilyn vaikutusta modifioivat tekijät (fraktiointi, aika, annosnopeus, happipitoisuus jne.)
säteilyn välittömät vaikutukset, normaalikudoksen myöhäisreaktiot, sädehoidon riskit
säteilyriskin arvioiminen ja selvittäminen potilaalle ymmärrettävästi
sädehoidon dosimetria
annossuunnittelu ja hoidon varmentaminen
akuutin säteilysairauden oireet ja hoito
laadunvarmistus, itsearviointi ja kliiniset auditoinnit
potilaan ja henkilökunnan säteilysuojaus
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
See a separate framework for evaluation.
Evaluating competences evaluation criteria novice/beginner, competent/intermediate level and expert are used
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Approved - fail. See evaluation guide enclosed.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam: Radiation therapy and technology in separate sections
Seminar presentation
Analysis assignment on therapy plan
Evaluating competences evaluation criteria novice/beginner, competent/intermediate level and expert are used
Prerequisites
Prerequisites:
Safe usage of medical radiation